World's First Cordless Kinetic Log Splitter! New Ryobi 40V HP Put To The Test!

This video features the brand new Ryobi 40V Brushless Kinetic Log Splitter, Model #RY40740. This log splitter delivers 12 tons of splitting power and is 10X faster than a traditional hydraulic splitter. The fast 2 second cycle time is possible because of the kinetic design.

This tool was just announced and will be available for purchase this fall at The Home Depot. You can get it in a kit or tool-only.

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[greeenestbasterd]

As a dwarf who splits a lot wood, this is the machine I’ve been looking for!

The perfect height, so no having to leap up to put logs in.

[BobGrieco]

Appears to handle logs that are not difficult to split by axe. I'd love to see it in action with the funky Ys and Ts that make me appreciate gas log splitters.

[ToolShow]

What a beast! Just when I think RYOBI is chilling out, they start making crazy stuff again. Love it!

[blivioniox]

I have one of these .. they are heavy as hell. But they work splendidly. Love it.

[waynemanning]

I got a small electric hydraulic tabletop splitter for my mother in-law to split kindling, she is 80 years young and loves to us it. I feel the hydraulic splitters are safer because of the slower cycle time and the second your hand comes of the operating handle the cylinder retracts. I have been very impressed with the unit and what it will split. These units are fairly generic and sell under many different names at big box outlets and I paid $300 Cdn on sale. Btw, I split about 6 or more cords a year with a full size splitter and my mother in-law stacks every log! then makes me lunch, boy did I get lucky!

[KrustyKlown]

Would allow for splitting wood indoors, nice for Winter !

[jimharvard]

i flip houses and we use almost every Ryobi battery tool that they make. some of our tools are several years old and are still working fine although an old "blue plastic" 18 volt Ryobi hand-held grinder that i've had for at least 10 years finally burned up last week. i just bought a Ryobi one-man Auger post-hole and post machine that runs off the same 40 volt batteries as the machine above. the Auger works amazingly well for a one-person operation. i did a recent deck and ramp over a backyard slope and dug 12 holes, 30" deep by 6" in diameter. each hole only took a little over a minute and i was able to do 8 holes on a single charged battery. i have two 40 volt batteries (as i also have the 40 volt weed eater) and swapping in a second battery allowed me to do all 12 cement pylon holes in less than a half an hour. the weed eater i mentioned will do almost an acre on a single charged 40 volt battery. i like Ryobi tools and have found them to be more than capable and durable. however, i did buy a Milwaukee battery chainsaw as it was the best performing battery saw out according to four different testers. if Ryobi's 40 volt battery saw works as well as the Milwaukee one i have, the saw and the noted wood splitter would be a great combination.

[bluetrepidation]

Cycle time looks good but needs a flat surface around the blad to keep the wood from falling to the ground. This way you can take better advantage of the quick cycle time.

[redsquirrelftw]

Wow this is really interesting. So it basically uses a motor and a flywheel to throw the log into the split knife, kinda like using an axe where it relies on weight and momentum. I have used a regular hydraulic one powered by a solar inverter but it's cool to see that a battery one exists.

[Mikesjournal]

Looking forward to checking this out at our off grid cabin. I take delivery this weekend. I had gas powered for years. No matter how careful I always spil a bit of gas when refilling or oil when changing oil. Then there are issues with the spark plug noise etc. I love the Ego products and have gone over to electric. I have a great Eccoflow solar system so easy to charge the batteries. Great review

[campingwithcharlie]

I usually hate electric stuff but this would be handy to wheel right into the bush with me

[thomasberny]

I love it. I understand that it will not be available until this fall. When it does become available it will be replacing my electric/hydraulic one I have now and be a welcomed addition to my Ryobi tools.

[americanhero]

I don't know why but i love to watch logs getting split 😂😂😂

[JamesBond-qvht]

If Ego makes one I will definitely buy it.

[JoeBLOWFHB]

It doesn't really fit my needs but I am impressed at its ability to split that bigger log. I've been a big fan of their 18v stuff since the blue tool era.

I need a larger capacity and the ability to go vertical when the logs get too heavy to lift. I'd also be concerned about its longevity and durability. My Troybuilt 28T hydraulic can be serviced if necessary virtually every part is replaceable.

You could probably modify a cheap Harbor Freight motorcycle lift with a plywood platform to put this splitter at a comfortable height.

[KennyHollidaze]

Learned a couple things, first.. apparently I've been pronouncing "Ryobi" wrong my entire life 😂 and two it works a hell of a lot better than I expected!! I saw a picture and immediately laughed and was thinking theres absolutely no way that works NEARLY as good as a gas powered one. Then i watched their add and said "well they're doing a hell of a job at advertising it but they're probably using the dryest wood you could imagine" so i had to see someone"test it" and im actually pretty impressed. One thing is for sure, ain't no gas splitter splitting logs that fast thats for damn sure!! I'd imagine if you have seasoned logs and need to split for a wood stove (not furnace) it'd be just fine! With the price of fuel these days it'd probably pay itself off in one season 😂

[ThomDombrowski]

What was the log holder when you were cutting and where did it come from?

[humansustainability]

This is great. I've got a 40v chainsaw and brush cutter to do some land clearing. I've been just ripping logs with the chainsaw, this might close a gap and save some wear and tear on the chainsaw. Nice. Hope it works with less than perfectly seasoned logs. Thanks Ryobi

[gregorystatt]

What about seasoned Oak or Hickory? The noise level is pretty cool but I'm also impressed with the return time. My biggest complaint with gas/hydraulic splitters is how long of a split and return time it takes. I have never lost a splitting challenge to any logsplitter especially if I can use an old car tire. Lastly, even if you rent a log splitter once every once in a while, it will take a while to spend what you would on this Ryobi. Also, with renting equipment, there is no maintenance, or batteries to charge. Especially if you have limited or no electric.

[weszahara]

My back hurts just watching you hunch over. Oh and thank you for telling us the best practice for holding onto a log. I know i didn't know to use both hands.